The most original and distinctive mask I could realistically make for my villain was that of a plague doctor. It's such an unusual and rather well known part of history, that is surprisingly under utilized in the world of modern horror. I can't think of any horror movie off the top of my head that had a plague doctor as a main or side antagonist.
Their entire existence is surrounded by this ominous cloak of death. There's nothing settling about the appearance. Thick clothes made to protect themselves from the outside world never showing an inch of skin, except for their hands and face. Hands which would be covered by rubber gloves and the last piece of humanity showing, the face, would be covered by that surreal, otherworldly mask. It all comes together to make a threatening antagonist. Making a costume like this won't be easy, but it's a challenge that I can overcome.
Their entire existence is surrounded by this ominous cloak of death. There's nothing settling about the appearance. Thick clothes made to protect themselves from the outside world never showing an inch of skin, except for their hands and face. Hands which would be covered by rubber gloves and the last piece of humanity showing, the face, would be covered by that surreal, otherworldly mask. It all comes together to make a threatening antagonist. Making a costume like this won't be easy, but it's a challenge that I can overcome.
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